Diversified communications

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is pursuing a single-source procurement for trade show and exhibit services from Diversified Communications for the Seafood Expo North America. This procurement involves renting booth space for the "Fresh From Florida" pavilion, with a contract term running from execution through June 30, 2026. The primary objective is to market and promote Florida agricultural commodities, value-added products, and agricultural-related businesses as part of the Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign Act. The procurement will enable the department to reach consumers, agriculture industry members, and educators through active participation in this industry event. The solicitation is being conducted under Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3) of Florida Statutes, with a deadline for prospective vendors to provide alternative information set for June 20, 2025. Vendors who believe they can provide comparable commodities or services are invited to submit relevant information to the contact person listed in the advertisement.

This single-source procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The estimated contract value is approximately $87,500.00, with a maximum budget of up to $100,000.00. The justification for the single-source acquisition is that Diversified Communications is the sole host of the Seafood Expo North America trade show, which creates a unique procurement scenario. The procurement is specifically for Leon County and will be executed through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is statutorily mandated and follows a fifteen-business day advertisement process, allowing potential vendors an opportunity to demonstrate alternative service capabilities before the department makes a final determination on the single-source procurement.